Local Officers Compensation Commission Minutes 10-17-2007

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                                      MEETING MINUTES

                       LOCAL OFFICER'S COMPENSATION COMMISSION

                              WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007


MEMBERS PRESENT:              Nick Archer, Dwayne Lang, Robert Mitchell, Kathleen Pietsch

MEMBERS ABSENT:               Jodi McClain, Susie Johnson, Jodi (Hernandez) Carter

STAFF PRESENT:                Bryon Mazade and Pat Bice


With the time span between meetings and for the benefit of new commissioner Dwayne Lange,
Bryon Mazade reviewed the purpose and Robert’s Rules of Order.

I.      Call Meeting to Order (current Chairperson, Nick Archer)
        Chairperson Nick Archer called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

II.     Election of new Chairperson
        Nick Archer made a motion, seconded by Dwayne Lange, to elect a new Chairperson.

        Robert Mitchell made a motion, seconded by Kathleen Pietsch, to nominate Dwayne
        Lang as Chairperson. There was no discussion. All were in favor; motion passed.

III.    Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2005
        Nick Archer made a motion, seconded by Kathleen Pietsch, to accept the minutes of
        October 6, 2005. There was no discussion. All were in favor; motion passed.

IV.     Setting of Salaries for the Mayor and City Commissioners for 2008 and 2009
        Bryon Mazade provided answers to members’ questions regarding the Michigan
        Municipal League’s list of salary information for Mayors and City Commission from cities
        in Michigan with comparable population; current salaries and year of last increase;
        responsibilities and expenses; employee lay offs; and economic outlook on current and
        upcoming budgets. He reiterated the need for a motion, second, and vote on the
        motion.

         Following discussion, Dwayne Lang made a motion, supported by Robert Mitchell, to
         increase the salaries of the Mayor and City Commissioners by $300 a year. All were in
         favor; motion passed.

V.      Adjourn
        As no one had items for further discussion, Robert Mitchell made a motion, supported by
        Dwayne Lang, to adjourn. All were in favor; meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.


Respectfully submitted,



Bryon L. Mazade
City Manager

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